Food for Thought - Selected Writings

Whether you're a keen chef or much prefer to be cooked for, dip into this delicious anthology of classic food writing to satisfy any palate. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning pocket size classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by historian, cook, lecturer and broadcaster Annie Gray. From ancient times to today's celebrity chefs, people have always been inspired to write about food. In this delectable collection, Food for Thought , food historian Annie Gray has chosen an array of material to entertain and inspire. The variety is impressive - from lavish feasts in classical times to street food of pea soup and eels in 19th century London, and from how to find food on a desert island to meat free meals by Agnes Jekyll. Brimming with satire on Victorian etiquette, intriguing recipes through the centuries and culinary advice from cooks and hosts, there is so much here to enjoy.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Annie Gray, Various
• Con la collaborazione di: Anni Gray (Editore), Annie Gray (Editore), Gray Annie (Editore)
• Editore: Macmillan
• Lingue: Inglese
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 18 anni
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781529032611
• ISBN: 978-1-5290-3261-1
• Pagine: 256
• Dimensioni: 101 mm x 156 mm x 19 mm
• Serie: Macmillan Collector's Library; Collector's Library
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Salute; COOKING / General, FICTION / Classics, Classic fiction (pre c 1945), LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Essays, COOKING / Essays & Narratives, Gift books, Literary essays, Anthologies: general, General cookery and recipes, Anthologies (non-poetry), Classic fiction: general and literary